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AO53 OBH

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

117,579 mi
Last recorded117,579 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 OBH
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 117,579 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front grill damaged

n/s/f anitroll pin bushes worn

n/s/f wing repeater lens missing

rear number plate deteriorated

suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2023 117,557 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across fuel tamk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened sill corroded 30cm from rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front grill damaged

n/s/f anitroll pin bushes worn

n/s/f wing repeater lens missing

rear number plate deteriorated

suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2022 110,200 miles

Nearside Front side repeater lens damaged

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

all coil springs corroded

front number plate deteriorated

rear high level stop lamp not working

vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2022 110,182 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front side repeater lens damaged

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

all coil springs corroded

front number plate deteriorated

rear high level stop lamp not working

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2021 105,098 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front side repeater lens missing

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front brake discs back plates corroded and deteriorated

both front headlight lenses deteriorated

vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2021 105,074 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front side repeater lens missing

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front brake discs back plates corroded and deteriorated

both front headlight lenses deteriorated

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2020 99,087 miles

vehicle underbody corroded

noise when clutch pedal operated

Nearside Front window does not operate

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front wiper blades split

front number plate damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2020 99,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front window does not operate

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front wiper blades split

front number plate damaged

noise when clutch pedal operated

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2019 93,176 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

noise when operating clutch pedal

rear exhaust joint corroded

vehicle under body corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2019 93,176 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

noise when operating clutch pedal

rear exhaust joint corroded

vehicle under body corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2018 86,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all coil springs corroded

engine oil leak

front number plate damaged

vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2018 86,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all coil springs corroded

engine oil leak

front number plate damaged

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2017 81,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

engine has signs of a minor oil leak

front number plate cracked

slight damage to rear bumper

suspension springs corroded

vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2016 76,150 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Fail 26 Jan 2016 76,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Jan 2015 70,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 61,293 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 53,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s wiper split

Fail 18 Jan 2013 53,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s wiper split

Pass 17 Jan 2012 45,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise handbrake travel highbut not to stop

Pass 21 Jan 2011 38,969 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 32,448 miles

advise both rear tyres started to perish

Pass 22 Jan 2009 27,643 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 25,157 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 20,370 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Yaris?

Based on 9,038,234 MOT tests across 631,037 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
4,759
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
631,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 133,602
position lamp(s) not working 65,683
Stop lamp not working 58,922
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52,660
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AO53 OBH is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 61,835 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Yaris fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 149,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO53 OBH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Yaris typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Yaris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO53 OBH is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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